pearOS Alternatives

pearOS is described as 'Linux distribution that aims for UI and UX, offering a mac like feeling, now even on older PCs. Why hackintosh when you can pearintosh?' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to pearOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Raspberry Pi apps. The best pearOS alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like pearOS are Arch Linux, Tails, Zorin OS and elementary OS.

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  1. Gentoo icon
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    Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux and FreeBSD distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
     
  2. Xubuntu icon
     295 likes

    Xubuntu is an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. Xubuntu comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment. It is based on Ubuntu Debian Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. CentOS icon
     154 likes

    CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream distribution.

    145 CentOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Raspberry Pi OS icon
     110 likes

    Raspberry Pi OS (previously called Raspbian) is the Foundation’s official supported operating system. You can install it with NOOBS or download the image below and follow our installation guide.

    197 Raspberry Pi OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  5. Windows 11 icon
     46 likes

    Experience the latest Windows OS with a new Start menu, integrated Teams, and gaming technologies like Auto HDR. Improved security with stricter requirements enhances protection, and seamless Microsoft Account integration makes it ideal for modern devices.

    171 Windows 11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Haiku icon
     103 likes

    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    230 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
     
  7. Solus icon
     72 likes

    Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way...

    203 Solus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Ubuntu MATE icon
     96 likes

    Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor.

    207 Ubuntu MATE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. OpenBSD icon
     70 likes

    The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

    194 OpenBSD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
  10. Rocky Linux icon
     22 likes

    Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with America's top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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